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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,183.03, 1,773.36 and 524.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,183.03, 1,773.36 and 524.32 is: 785.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,183.03 : 1,773.36 = 524.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,183.03/1,773.36 = 524.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,183.03x = 1,773.36 × 524.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,183.03x = 929,808.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 929,808.12/1,183.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.95

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